This will be so much better for me than a magic loop! For some reason the tension on my stitches is never right if I try to do a magic loop. I always find it fiddly. This is perfect for me now because I've just started a granny square blanket so I will be using this technique for it. Great timing! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
My mom taught me this when I was first learning to crochet, some 60 years ago. It’s great for granny squares, especially if your making a blanket. Thanks for bringing it back. Love your videos😊
This is how it has always been done over here in Germany . My grandmother taught me that 54 years ago. The magic loop is something that came over from America I think and has only become popular in Germany through RUclips and other social media platforms. It is funny because I stopped doing "our" ring and I've been using the magic ring ever since I first saw it on YT. 😀
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I, too, dislike magic ring. It's not safe, in any sense of the word, to put all your stitches literally on one layer of the fiber you're using. Much too unstable.
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! I hate doing magic circles and I used to stop crocheting if it included a magic circle at the start of the video, but now I don't have to do that! I'm definitely following now. Thank you!! 😍🥰
I switch between methods but I do always crochet over the end to pull it closed like this. It works with both methods. I'm glad this works for so many people, took me years to work out magic rings
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I almost dropped my coffee! How flipping simple! I love you!!! I absolutely hate magic rings! Most of the time I just avoid them and live with the small hole in the center. Or I avoid a pattern altogether if it looks as if a Magic Ring is essential. I cannot believe how utterly awesome this is!!! Thank you from Maryland, USA!!!! I'm now going to dig up all those "magic ring" patterns and give it a go with this method! I'm still gobsmacked!!! 😍😍😍😍
My Godd I've been scrolling down in yt searching for how to make a magic circke without the magic ring. And this vid showed upp!! You are really a life saverrr!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Bella Coco This is an amazing tutorial that has really helped my understanding of circles in beginner crochet but I’m not quite sure how to continue the circle once you’ve chopped off the string thank you so much for the tutorial 🙏 😊
Thank you thank you thank you, been avoiding videos where you need to do magic rings because genuinely can't do them no matter how many times i try. Thank you :)
Thank you for this technique. I don't like trying to make a magic ring, and I think this is a better way to close up the center and make it look more polished.
This is how I used to work my circles, before learning the magic circle, working over my end (and still do for MC) but never thought of cinching with that end!
This seems like a more complicated magic circle. It is closed the same as a magic circle so I don’t see the point. I have never had a gap in any of mine, if someone does they aren’t pulling the tail tight enough.
I wish RUclips would let me like this a million times over!!!! Thank you so much for this video it is such a game-changer! I love this so much. The magic ring was causing me to feel like making stuffies just wasn't worth the hassle.
Hi Sarah-Jayne. There really are so many who do not like the magic ring. It took me a while to get it down but now it’s easy for me. But I must say, this is a great alternative. It’s always nice to have another great technique in our crochet toolbox. Thanks for sharing!💞
Game changer,, I use to hate amigurumi because the hole in the head,, I try this, and this is the REAL MAGIC CIRCLE 💛💛 WISH i can send u a photo, it is a NO HOLE HEAD of my amigurumi.. THANK YOU..
I love this! I've had trouble with Magic Rings lately, so I'm sure this will work much better for me. Now every time I make a plushie, it won't look like it has a nasty bruise on its head. Thanks for sharing!
Honestly ive used this vefore but forgot avout ut and have been using magic cirlces for some new projects ive nevwr done vefore so this came at the right time. Thabks for reminding me so I don't have to rrkuble myself. This is so much easier for me.
Been doing this for decades. I thought I invented it. Here's something else to do with those tails: When changing colors or adding a new ball, DON'T knot. Pull the new yarn through the last 2 loops on the hook. Crochet over both tails as you just did in the ring, GENTLY tugging the ends as you near them When you run out of tails, straighten the fabric and watch the tails seamlessly disappear. It's a pain for about three inches, but the result is magical.
I've been using the magic ring for a few years now and I've never had a hole in the center, let alone one as big as shown. The only time I've ever had a hole was when using this method you're demonstrating in the video. I've never liked using this method because I could never get the hole to close completely, but, using the magic ring it always closes tightly and never comes loose enough to create a hole/gap of any size. To each their own I guess.
I've always done it this way. When I was a girl, many more years ago than I like to remember, (65ish) I taught myself to crochet. There was nobody else to show me. I found a book in the library which showed basic stitches but nothing else so making my circle the way you have shown seemed obvious at the time. Your video is very good as those who have only ever been taught the magic cirle may be unaware of this method and find it easier. Personally I find the magic circle fiddly and time consuming.
Oh such a pity I didn’t see this weeks ago when I started a blanket, but I’ll weave in my ends that way and hopefully get them closer. Thanks for another great technique.
Thank you so much!😊. You have such great tutorials. I also follow you on Pinterest. My favorite go to stitch is the thermal stitch (from your tutorial)
One of the only reasons I do a chain 4 instead of a magic ring is because some yarn won’t let me pull it tight without it ripping. Usually it’s cheaper (not bernat) blanket/chunky yarn. Is there a way to tighten it without having to pull on the end so hard?
So you have to count every single time you crochet something right? I mean it only makes sense so it can be the same size. I’m learning and this just seems so much fun!
With this method, for example if the pattern says crochet six single crochets into the magic circle, with this method how would that work? This method seems easier, just trying to figure out how the stiches work and how to continue on in the rounds. Thanks! I did one of your pumpkin crochet videos for my first time crocheting. Definitely enjoy your videos!
Thank you! I’m glad you like them 😊 For the pattern you describe, you would create a chain circle by chaining four and joining with a slipknot, and then work your six single crochet stitches into the centre hole.
Is there a standard rule about chain x amt n then y number of stitches in the loop if there's no info in the pattern or maybe no pattern at all? What you showed is the only way I do start circles. The magic ring is too confusing n messy. So is how ppl do the slip knot sometimes. Many blessings of crochet happiness. 😁
There’s nothing wrong with starting with a chain circle if you prefer, many crocheters do 😊 You’ll find that most patterns use a chain 4 circle as standard; you would use this for a granny square for example. If you’re working something very small you can work a chain 3 so that the ring is less noticeable, and if you’re planning on working a large number of stitches you can increase the number of chains, although there are no hard and fast rules.
I struggle with the magic ring when using the plush yarn! The plush yarn gets stuck and won’t close. I’m hoping this method will work better for the plush yarn. 😊
I am just learning amigurumi and the magic ring does give me trouble. This looks much easier, but how do you decide how many chains? If a pattern says 6SC in MR - how many chains before you join and start the single crochets? - Thanks!!
Question, how many chains do you do for different stitches? Like you said 3 chains, but did 4 bc you’re doing a half double crochet. So is it a different number of chains depending on the stitch? How many for a single crochet or double crochet?
The number of chains you make for the chain circle depends more on how many stitches you’re planning to work into the centre, and not the type of stitch; four chains would be standard but if you’re planning to work lots of stitches then you may want to chain five or six so you have more room 😊 Once the chain is joined into a circle, I then chain two which counts as the first half treble crochet (you’d chain three for a treble, or one for a double crochet)
I have finally mastered the magic loop in a very easy way by making a slip knot and it works for me. Let me ask is it always either 4 or 3 chains no matter what stitch? Is that the only numbers 3 or 4?
For a standard chain circle most will chain four 😊 But you can experiment and try different numbers to see what works best for you - if you crochet more than four you’ll find the inner circle easier to work into, but you will be left with a bigger gap.
As long as you work over the yarn tail you should find that giving it a good pull will close the hole in the centre 😊 I have a tutorial that shows how to make a granny square here: ruclips.net/video/GALGQdP_POw/видео.html
I am having huge troubles with doing the MR with Fluffy yarn and I am wondering if this could be an alternative for me 🤔 if anyone has a tip or an idea what I could do or what other alternatives there are pls pls pls let me know 😭
This is a really simple alternative to a magic ring and will work with all yarns; as long as you thread the end of the yarn through the base of the stitches in the first round you’ll be able to cinch the gap closed 😊
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AFTER 78 FAILED ATTEMPTS AND 3 MENTAL BREAKDOWNS I FINALLY FOUND ONE THAT DOESNT RIP THE TAIL OFF. YOU CANT UNDERSTAND HOW GRATEFUL I AM
I'm glad it's been helpful :)
I'm on 79 failed attempts for today. 😂
iam on my 100 attempt now😂
This will be so much better for me than a magic loop! For some reason the tension on my stitches is never right if I try to do a magic loop. I always find it fiddly. This is perfect for me now because I've just started a granny square blanket so I will be using this technique for it. Great timing! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
You are very welcome :)
My mom taught me this when I was first learning to crochet, some 60 years ago. It’s great for granny squares, especially if your making a blanket. Thanks for bringing it back. Love your videos😊
You're welcome :)
This is so wholesome
My grandmother taught me to do this over 50 years ago. I’m so glad you’re showing this method now!
My Great Aunt taught me this way, also over 50 years ago. I despise the magic ring and refuse to use it.
This is the way I learned in 1963
This is how it has always been done over here in Germany . My grandmother taught me that 54 years ago. The magic loop is something that came over from America I think and has only become popular in Germany through RUclips and other social media platforms. It is funny because I stopped doing "our" ring and I've been using the magic ring ever since I first saw it on YT. 😀
How old are you 😨
@@Arii_chan_alt 64 I was 8 when I learned to knit and crochet
@@Myrtana1 okay 😁
What do you think to this technique? It's such a simple change that makes a BIG difference!
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I HATE MAGIC CIRCLE OR MAGIC RING. THANK YOU 😊 WOW!!!!
I, too, dislike magic ring. It's not safe, in any sense of the word, to put all your stitches literally on one layer of the fiber you're using. Much too unstable.
You are very welcome :)
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! I hate doing magic circles and I used to stop crocheting if it included a magic circle at the start of the video, but now I don't have to do that! I'm definitely following now. Thank you!! 😍🥰
You are very welcome I hope it helps :)
I'd "like" your comment a dozen times if I could! Magic ring and arthritis...yeah...no!
This is the method I use for any crochet project that requires a magic circle. It is so much easier and so much more simple.
Yay!! Thank you so much! My friend can not do the magic circle no matter how I try to help her. This is perfect!! 🎉
You are very welcome, I hope it helps her :)
I switch between methods but I do always crochet over the end to pull it closed like this. It works with both methods. I'm glad this works for so many people, took me years to work out magic rings
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I almost dropped my coffee! How flipping simple! I love you!!! I absolutely hate magic rings! Most of the time I just avoid them and live with the small hole in the center. Or I avoid a pattern altogether if it looks as if a Magic Ring is essential.
I cannot believe how utterly awesome this is!!!
Thank you from Maryland, USA!!!! I'm now going to dig up all those "magic ring" patterns and give it a go with this method!
I'm still gobsmacked!!!
😍😍😍😍
LOL I'm glad that this will help you :)
OMG I've been searching for something like this forever until my friend recommended your channel. Thank you sooooooooooo much!
You are very welcome :)
Wow! I've never thought of this. I'm so glad you have shown this alternative. Thank you!
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My Godd I've been scrolling down in yt searching for how to make a magic circke without the magic ring. And this vid showed upp!! You are really a life saverrr!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm glad it's been of help :)
I crocheted my first ever project!! After a year and a half!!! Tysm I’m so happy now I can show my family! New subscriber!!
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Thanks. I hate the magic ring and this is so brilliantly explained 👏🏻👏🏻
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I've been struggling for so long and almost gave up but came across your video and I'm so happy that i was able to do it. Thank you❤
You're very welcome :)
This is the way I have always done it. It was just instinctive to do it that way for me.
@Bella Coco
This is an amazing tutorial that has really helped my understanding of circles in beginner crochet but I’m not quite sure how to continue the circle once you’ve chopped off the string thank you so much for the tutorial 🙏 😊
This is pretty much what I’ve always done and have always wondered what the big deal was with doing the magic circle
ikr!!
Thank you thank you thank you, been avoiding videos where you need to do magic rings because genuinely can't do them no matter how many times i try. Thank you :)
oh and i just finished my first flower bookmark thanks to you :)
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Thank you for this technique. I don't like trying to make a magic ring, and I think this is a better way to close up the center and make it look more polished.
You are very welcome :)
Brilliant. Love it! I hate making a magic ring. This is SO much easier. Thanks.
You're welcome :)
Love this!! I really struggle with magic rings coming undone 😢 Thank you Bella 😊
You're very welcome :)
Thank you so much teaching crochet for beginners the lesson was just so well explained. Carole
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This is how I used to work my circles, before learning the magic circle, working over my end (and still do for MC) but never thought of cinching with that end!
What a game-changer! Thanks so much for sharing this technique. It makes my current project so much easier.
You're welcome :)
I do this WITH the magic circle…
This seems like a more complicated magic circle. It is closed the same as a magic circle so I don’t see the point. I have never had a gap in any of mine, if someone does they aren’t pulling the tail tight enough.
This is to give those who can’t get the hang of a magic circle the option to close the gap. You may be able to but others don’t, I do both ways.
Me too 😊
Same.
I wish RUclips would let me like this a million times over!!!! Thank you so much for this video it is such a game-changer!
I love this so much. The magic ring was causing me to feel like making stuffies just wasn't worth the hassle.
You are very welcome :)
I use the magic ring all the time it looks so much better ❤ thank for sharing God bless
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YAY! thank you so much this tutorial was very helpful because i have been wanting to make a magic circle without any magic rings thank you so much!
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Thank you Mrs. ,Ms. CoCo I can now close the center up in my work
Absolute genius. Thank you. I can never seem to get my magic circle to work. Definitely going to practice this method.
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For 66 years I have always crocheted the tail in. I do however leave the hole on the crown of kaps so the head can breathe.
That's how I was taught and I still do this after many years
OMG I can’t believe how easy this is it thank you so much😹👍
You’re welcome 😊
Never knew this one…so smart!
Thank you for such a good demo of this method. I shared it with my daughter. I hope she will start to follow you too!
You're very welcome :)
I love your method and will be using it instead of magic rings.
Hi Sarah-Jayne. There really are so many who do not like the magic ring. It took me a while to get it down but now it’s easy for me. But I must say, this is a great alternative. It’s always nice to have another great technique in our crochet toolbox. Thanks for sharing!💞
You're welcome :)
I'm a bit confused on how others do a magic circle as per comments and your video, as the way i've been taught i've always been able to tighten it.
Tried this today and worked perfect. Thank you.
Glad it helped :)
Game changer,, I use to hate amigurumi because the hole in the head,, I try this, and this is the REAL MAGIC CIRCLE 💛💛 WISH i can send u a photo, it is a NO HOLE HEAD of my amigurumi.. THANK YOU..
You are very welcome :)
I love this! I've had trouble with Magic Rings lately, so I'm sure this will work much better for me. Now every time I make a plushie, it won't look like it has a nasty bruise on its head. Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome :)
Love it what a game changer, thank you so much
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This was much needed tip for me. Thanks so much . I really enjoy learning with you. 😊
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SO much easier than the magic circle! Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing this! This is definitely much better than a magic ring, I can never get those to work right.
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Honestly ive used this vefore but forgot avout ut and have been using magic cirlces for some new projects ive nevwr done vefore so this came at the right time. Thabks for reminding me so I don't have to rrkuble myself. This is so much easier for me.
I'm glad it's of help to you :)
Been doing this for decades. I thought I invented it. Here's something else to do with those tails: When changing colors or adding a new ball, DON'T knot. Pull the new yarn through the last 2 loops on the hook. Crochet over both tails as you just did in the ring, GENTLY tugging the ends as you near them When you run out of tails, straighten the fabric and watch the tails seamlessly disappear. It's a pain for about three inches, but the result is magical.
Thank you, you are a goddess ! ! ! I cannot EVER do a magic circle ! Onward to my granny squares ! ! !
You are very welcome :)
Thank you this will be so much easier for me and gets rid of that tail at the same time.
You're welcome :)
I've been using the magic ring for a few years now and I've never had a hole in the center, let alone one as big as shown. The only time I've ever had a hole was when using this method you're demonstrating in the video. I've never liked using this method because I could never get the hole to close completely, but, using the magic ring it always closes tightly and never comes loose enough to create a hole/gap of any size. To each their own I guess.
I've always done it this way. When I was a girl, many more years ago than I like to remember, (65ish) I taught myself to crochet. There was nobody else to show me. I found a book in the library which showed basic stitches but nothing else so making my circle the way you have shown seemed obvious at the time. Your video is very good as those who have only ever been taught the magic cirle may be unaware of this method and find it easier. Personally I find the magic circle fiddly and time consuming.
Oh such a pity I didn’t see this weeks ago when I started a blanket, but I’ll weave in my ends that way and hopefully get them closer. Thanks for another great technique.
You are very welcome :)
This WORKS! 🥰Thank you!
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Thank you. I cannot for the life of me make a magic circle. This will definitely work.
You're welcome :)
Thank you so much!😊. You have such great tutorials. I also follow you on Pinterest. My favorite go to stitch is the thermal stitch (from your tutorial)
You're very welcome :)
Thank you so much for this because my yarn was about to drive me crazy!!❤❤❤
Glad I could help :)
I've actually been doing this one for a while xD I think it works like a charm
That's great! Thanks.
You're welcome :)
This is a great tutorial!
Thank you :)
One of the only reasons I do a chain 4 instead of a magic ring is because some yarn won’t let me pull it tight without it ripping. Usually it’s cheaper (not bernat) blanket/chunky yarn. Is there a way to tighten it without having to pull on the end so hard?
Always done this... Super secure
Great tip! I don't like the magic circle so this will work better for me.
Glad it's helpful :)
So you have to count every single time you crochet something right?
I mean it only makes sense so it can be the same size. I’m learning and this just seems so much fun!
Neat!! Thank you for sharing this video.😊😊
You are very welcome :)
As always, a wonderful tutorial! 🥰
Thank you :)
Wow! Thank you. I have had a stroke and can’t coordinate,magic circle
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I hate the magic circle thank you for this video ❤
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That's fantastic ❤
Marvelous alternative!! 🎉🎉❤
Glad you like it :)
TYYYSMMMMMM IDK HOW TO THANK YOUUUUUU❤❤❤
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out of all the videos I've watched, this is the best way especially if the yarn is dark. I cannot see the spaces
I'm glad it's been helpful :)
Thank you SO much!
You're welcome :)
With this method, for example if the pattern says crochet six single crochets into the magic circle, with this method how would that work? This method seems easier, just trying to figure out how the stiches work and how to continue on in the rounds. Thanks! I did one of your pumpkin crochet videos for my first time crocheting. Definitely enjoy your videos!
Thank you! I’m glad you like them 😊 For the pattern you describe, you would create a chain circle by chaining four and joining with a slipknot, and then work your six single crochet stitches into the centre hole.
@bellacococrochet thank you!
So much easier❤
I like either way to close the gap.
I think this is prettier than magic ring. However, how can i make a tulip from this? I'm a beginner in crochet amd self taught
Is there a standard rule about chain x amt n then y number of stitches in the loop if there's no info in the pattern or maybe no pattern at all? What you showed is the only way I do start circles. The magic ring is too confusing n messy. So is how ppl do the slip knot sometimes. Many blessings of crochet happiness. 😁
There’s nothing wrong with starting with a chain circle if you prefer, many crocheters do 😊 You’ll find that most patterns use a chain 4 circle as standard; you would use this for a granny square for example. If you’re working something very small you can work a chain 3 so that the ring is less noticeable, and if you’re planning on working a large number of stitches you can increase the number of chains, although there are no hard and fast rules.
Can I do this for any project?
I struggle with the magic ring when using the plush yarn! The plush yarn gets stuck and won’t close. I’m hoping this method will work better for the plush yarn. 😊
This is how I've always done it.
What yarn and and size hook are you using here please. Thankyou 😊
I'm using a 5.5 hook but you should use whatever size your yarn label recommends :)
I am just learning amigurumi and the magic ring does give me trouble. This looks much easier, but how do you decide how many chains? If a pattern says 6SC in MR - how many chains before you join and start the single crochets? - Thanks!!
I guess it depends how loosely you chain. I’d say 3 or 4, but give it a go and see you it’s looking x
Question, how many chains do you do for different stitches? Like you said 3 chains, but did 4 bc you’re doing a half double crochet. So is it a different number of chains depending on the stitch? How many for a single crochet or double crochet?
The number of chains you make for the chain circle depends more on how many stitches you’re planning to work into the centre, and not the type of stitch; four chains would be standard but if you’re planning to work lots of stitches then you may want to chain five or six so you have more room 😊 Once the chain is joined into a circle, I then chain two which counts as the first half treble crochet (you’d chain three for a treble, or one for a double crochet)
I have finally mastered the magic loop in a very easy way by making a slip knot and it works for me. Let me ask is it always either 4 or 3 chains no matter what stitch? Is that the only numbers 3 or 4?
For a standard chain circle most will chain four 😊 But you can experiment and try different numbers to see what works best for you - if you crochet more than four you’ll find the inner circle easier to work into, but you will be left with a bigger gap.
@@bellacococrochet got ya thanks
Your amazing thank you sooooo much
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Thank you!
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Ooh! This is a game changer for me! I love this!
Awesome!
Hi i can do the magic ring but hate it. I can do the chain 4 but again the hole. How do you go from this to a granny square. I am self taught
As long as you work over the yarn tail you should find that giving it a good pull will close the hole in the centre 😊 I have a tutorial that shows how to make a granny square here: ruclips.net/video/GALGQdP_POw/видео.html
Coco bella can ypu offer me a tutorial for a duck crotchet please❤
The Friendly Red Fox has a good duck amigurumi pattern
brilliant ❤
Thank you :)
Awesome
I am having huge troubles with doing the MR with Fluffy yarn and I am wondering if this could be an alternative for me 🤔 if anyone has a tip or an idea what I could do or what other alternatives there are pls pls pls let me know 😭
This is a really simple alternative to a magic ring and will work with all yarns; as long as you thread the end of the yarn through the base of the stitches in the first round you’ll be able to cinch the gap closed 😊
Thanks
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This is how I’ve always done it. I’ve never used the magic loop.
I only use a chain circle if I want the hole, magic ring is so much better at having the hole tight